Sustainability and ethical sourcing set to influence UK restaurant sector
Sustainability and ethical sourcing are set to have a significant influence on the UK restaurant sector this year, with four…
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Sustainable Food Awards now open for entries
The 2026 Sustainable Food Awards, organised by Ecovia Intelligence, are now open for entries, recognising the organisations and innovations contributing…
Sustainable products account for more than a quarter of sales at Swedish retailer Axfood
Swedish retailer Axfood has said that as of last year, sustainability-labelled products accounted for 26.6% of its sales, as it…
Global shift to plant-based diets could ‘reshape’ employment in farming sector
The global shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour needs by between 5% and 27% by 2030, equating…
More consumers seeking out ‘clean-label’ products, says GlobalData
As health and wellness priorities continue to influence consumer habits, the rise of clean-label food and drink products – typically defined…
Impact of carbon pricing on sustainable food consumption explored in new report
A study published in the Nature Food journal has explored the level to which environmental impacts linked to food consumption…
Food waste-based compost not as effective as potting mix alone, study suggests
While compost derived from food waste represents an effective means of diverting waste from landfill, it is not as effective…
Could fungi grown on food production side streams be the next big thing in plant-based food?
A study by the American Chemical Society has suggested that fungi grown on side streams generated by food production, such…
Oddbox’s Emilie Vanpoperinghe on balancing profit and purpose
Emilie Vanpoperinghe is the chief executive of Oddbox, a platform founded in 2016 that seeks to fight food waste by…
Sustainable seafood sales rose last year in the UK, US
New data published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) shows that sales of certified sustainable seafood featuring the MSC ecolabel…